Multilayer label

Abstract

The invention relates to a multilayer label comprising at least one authenticity feature ( 5 ), which authenticity feature ( 5 ) consists of at least two parts ( 51, 52 ) positioned on different layers ( 1, 2 ) of the label. The authenticity feature ( 5 ) can be a barcode which can consist of at least two parts ( 51, 52 ) positioned on different layers ( 1, 2 ) of the label. The barcode can have m lines of which n lines are arranged on one layer ( 1 ) of the label and m-n lines are arranged on another layer ( 2 ) of the label, where m>n>0. The label can have a lower layer ( 2 ) and an upper layer ( 1 ), with the lower layer ( 2 ) having a greater surface area than the at least one layer ( 1 ) positioned on top of it. The upper side and/or lower side of at least one of the layers ( 1, 2 ) can be coated with an adhesive at least in sections and/or at least in points.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A multilayer label comprising: 
       a first layer defining a bottom layer;  
       at least one opaque layer defining a top layer, said at least one opaque layer having at least one recess;  
       at least one marking provided on at least one of said first layer and said opaque layer,  
       wherein said at least one marking is arranged so as to be positioned below said at least one recess and visible therethrough when said first layer and said at least one opaque layer are properly aligned with respect to each other.  
     
     
       2. The multilayer label of  claim 1 , wherein said first layer has a marking located below the at least one recess, the marking having a surface area larger than a surface area of the at least one recess. 
     
     
       3. The multilayer label of  claim 1 , wherein said first layer is transparent. 
     
     
       4. The multilayer label of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one opaque layer is provided with an adhesive layer on a portion of its underside such that a joining flap of an adhesive-free portion of said at least one opaque layer forms a flap for grasping to remove said at least one opaque layer from said first layer.